Surface Mount Cable Railing Features

Preserve your view: An overall view of decking fitted with 5/32 inch (4 mm) deck rail. The cables give a stylish finish and provide an unimpaired view from the deck.

It is possible to run cables up to 50 ft passing through any intermediate posts to minimize the number of cables you'll need.

Our ball and socket design is ideal for shallow angles with an articulation of up to 42 degrees, perfect for stairs and inclines.

DIY Installation Advice

Before installation we advise you consult with your local building department as building code requirements vary by state, county or city.

We recommend you plan your project in advance to ensure you have the correct number of posts, cable and fittings, remember to take into consideration end post and corner post termination clearance and position.

For end posts we recommend using 4 or 6 inch posts to give a secure and strong fixing point for your cable ends.

Where can I mount my balustrade sockets?

This deck balustrade cable system is suitable for flat mounting onto either wooden posts or masonry wall surfaces using a 3 inch countersunk wood screw (supplied).

Note : when mounting onto masonry surfaces please drill a hole and insert a plastic wall plug before fastening. If a wall is particularly brittle or old - a chemical resin may be applied to further strengthen the hold.

8. DIY Compression Fitting

The first step is to dismantle your DIY compression fitting - Simply unscrew the nose piece.

9. Thread Nose Piece onto Cable

Taking the blank cable end place the nose piece over the stainless steel cable (ensuring the thread end is towards the end of your cable).

10. Thread Cone onto Cable

Thread the cone onto the cable and push into the threaded cone chamber.

11. Place Ball End onto Cable

Take the stainless steel body and push onto the cable, eventually bringing the three component parts together.

Turn in opposite directions to thread them together.

12. Secure Ball End Fitting

Using a pair of 8mm and 9mm wrenches, screw the two sections together until tight.

13. Mounting Ball End Fitting

Insert the DIY ball end into the fixing hole of the hub.

Note: if you require more slack in your wire to insert the DIY end simply return to the fixed end ball and unscrew to expand to the required length.

14. Tension Cables

Returning to the pre-fixed ball end, simply screw the thread in to achieve the desired cable tension. Once you have achieved this, lock the nut into place using a 9 mm wrench (metric).

It is important that the cable is not allowed to be twisted.

Tensioning Sequence

To tension the cables, we recommend starting from the center and working out (see diagram below). Do not fully tighten individual cables as this will create uneven tension throughout your system, just tighten enough to hold in place. Once all your cables are installed, tighten each cable in turn by slight increments to achieve a solid and fully secure finish.